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| Reference #: | 448 |
| Submit Date: | 31 Dec 2002 |
| Browse Category: | diabetes |
| Author: | none |
| Email Address: | none |
| Treatment used: | saltbush (atriplex halimus) or sea orach |
| You can buy this remedy at: | health food store |
| Remedy will cost you: | unknown |
| Country of Remedy: | India |
| Remedy Source: | Diabetes and Hypoglycemia by Michael Murray,Prima Publishing, 1994 |
| More Links about this Remedy: | none |
| # Comments posted to this remedy: | 0 |
| Complaints Reported: | 0 |
| # of times remedy read: | 5,591 |
| Dosage Info: | |
| Typical Dosage: | unknown |
| Dosage should be related to weight: | unknown |
| Dosages used in clinical trials are significant: | unknown |
| Maximum dosages in relation to side effects and serious side effects: | unknown |
| Other foods/nutrients/medications that can affect absorption or utilization: | unknown |
| Foods that provide the nutrient recommended as a remedy (or reference giving same): | unknown |
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| Total # reviewers: | 0 |
| Average Rating: | 0.00 |
| Effectiveness: | 0.00 |
| No Side Effects: | 0.00 |
| Ease of Use: | 0.00 |
| Effective after long term use: | 0.00 |
| Cost Effectiveness: | 0.00 |
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"Saltbush (atriplex halimus is a branchy woody shrub native, to the
mediterrean area, North Africa, and southern europe. It is especially common around the Jordan valley, in saline depressions and oases. Saltbush is the primary food of the sand rat. People noticed, that when sand rats switched from a diet rich in saltbush to standard rat chow, they typically developed severe diabetes. Replacing the saltbush in the diet brought about a quick reverdsal of the condition. Researchers began investigating the possible therapeutic benefits for humans. Studies conducted in Israel, which involved saltbush and human subjects, have yielded good results in patients with type 2 diabetes. Blood glucose levels and glucose tolerance improved. The dosage used in human studies was 3 grams per day. Saltbush is rich in fiber, protein, and numerous trace minerals, including chromium. Chromium works closely with insulin in facilitating the uptake of glucose into cells." |
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Hypoglycemia |